Dominique Strauss-Kahn: how the IMF boss ended up in prison

He had topped the polls to become the next president of France, but now finds himself in a New York prison cell. This special programme looks at the Dominique Strauss-Kahn scandal - who he is, what he is accused of and why the French are so disgusted at his treatment by the authorities in New York.

Born in Belgium, raised in Italy and now resident in France, he holds a degree in Japanese. He previously worked for CNN International. At FRANCE 24, he presents the news on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings and also the show France in Focus.